NYC Weather: Rain, Thunderstorms To Roll Through This Weekend

NEW YORK CITY, NY — Showers and possible thunderstorms looks poised to affect the weekend despite Friday staying relatively dry and sunny, forecasters said.

Friday will reach a high of 78 degrees across the city during the day before dropping to 65 degrees at night.

On Saturday, rain showers are expected to hit the area after 2 p.m. with temperatures reaching 81 degrees, forecasters say.

Thunderstorms are a possibility during the day, but it looks like it will be mostly a problem during the night hours.

Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts show between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

For Sunday, temperatures will reach a high of 84 degrees with a 70 percent of precipitation.

Showers are likely with possible thunderstorms before noon, according to forecasts.

They could continue to linger after noon, with showers expected to return before 9 p.m.

Sunny skies will return to the area on Monday, with a high of 77 degrees. Tuesday will be a near identical day, with sunny skies and temperatures reaching 78 degrees.